Maritime Risk
Hormuz VLCC crossings rise to six as tanker security risks persist
Tanker movements continued through Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab as maritime authorities reported attacks and a disabled vessel.
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Tankers & Dry Bulk
Russian diesel flows to US could shift Atlantic MR tanker demand
Xclusiv says a proposed November shipment programme could support product tanker employment, but Russian export capacity and cargo substitution remain key uncertainties.
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Trading & Policy
Alkavex targets African steel demand as Chinese exports reshape pricing
Alkagesta says its steel trading business is prioritising African growth while managing financing, freight and trade-policy risks.
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Maritime Risk
Hormuz tanker attacks expose gaps in shipboard emergency planning
Record attacks and oil pollution off the UAE are raising questions about merchant ships’ ability to manage simultaneous fire, flooding and power failure.
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Maritime Risk
Battery-electric ferry China Zorrilla starts River Plate service
Buquebus’s new ferry links Argentina and Uruguay using battery propulsion and dedicated charging facilities at both terminals.
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Maritime Risk
UK factory growth accelerates as shipping delays and input costs mount
October’s preliminary manufacturing survey showed stronger output and orders alongside longer supplier lead times and rising energy, materials and transport costs.
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Trading & Policy
US seafood strategy targets fleet finance and tougher import enforcement
The administration plans to use existing financing programmes and regulatory changes to attract private investment in fishing vessels and shoreside infrastructure.
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Maritime Risk
Shipping leaders urge IMO rules to support transition investment
The Global Maritime Forum’s Shanghai summit focused on regulation, fuel infrastructure and maritime safety ahead of a December milestone for the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework.
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Trading & Policy
Rhine restrictions tighten inland gasoil supply as European stocks lag
Alkagesta’s October outlook links constrained barge deliveries and depleted inventories to firmer physical gasoil premiums and higher freight costs.
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Trade Finance
VakıfBank secures €200mn ING facility with 95% Sace guarantee
The 10-year financing will support Turkish customers buying Italian goods and services, with more than 100 Italian exporters expected to benefit.
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Maritime Risk
Price Forbes names Burnell-Nugent marine CEO as Kearns becomes chairman
The specialty broker says the leadership changes form part of long-term succession planning for its marine division.
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Trading & Policy
Alkagesta reports Prague fertiliser talks on carbon rules and supply risks
The company’s account of the Argus Fertilizer Europe Conference highlights carbon regulation, energy volatility and changing European sourcing patterns.
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Maritime Risk
Alkagesta agrees Energy Petrol acquisition in first move into vessel ownership
The Turkish marine fuel distribution deal includes eight vessels and has received approval from Turkey’s antitrust watchdog, according to Alkagesta.
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Trade Finance
Oddo BHF plans trade finance exit through sale to Bred Banque Populaire
The proposed sale would expand Bred’s German corporate banking presence, though its approach to Oddo BHF’s frontier-market business remains unclear.
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Trade Finance
Alkavex visits Chinese steel corridor to develop African supply trade
Alkagesta says its majority-owned steel venture met manufacturers and trading businesses in Tangshan and Tianjin as part of its China sourcing activities.
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Trade Finance
Finastra launches standalone SBLC processing service for US banks
The cloud-based StandbyX service targets regional and mid-sized lenders that do not need a full trade finance platform.
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Trade Finance
Credeq secures in-principle approval for Lloyd’s credit insurance syndicate
Syndicate 1998 is expected to begin underwriting in January 2027, subject to final checks, with a focus on credit insurance and surety reinsurance.
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Trading & Policy
Alkagesta reports African Energy Week participation in Cape Town
The company linked its attendance to its African commodity operations as the conference examined energy investment and project development.
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Trading & Policy
Alkagesta highlights Central Asian trade routes at Tashkent energy forum
The company reported participation in a two-day forum covering regional energy cooperation, supply chains, investment and market access.
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Trade Finance
Alkagesta joins Paris trade finance and insurance risk workshops
The commodity trader reported attending Miller’s Paris event, where workshops covered credit, surety, marine cargo and political risk.
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Maritime Risk
Alkagesta highlights marine fuel diversification after SIBCON 2026
The company linked Singapore conference discussions on alternative marine fuels to its feedstock and storage commitments, while reporting talks with APAC industry counterparts.
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Trading & Policy
Alkagesta reports $1.01bn first-half revenue at Singapore marine fuels hub
The company reported higher deliveries and revenue at its Singapore operation as its team prepared for SIBCON 2026.
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Trading & Policy
Rhine disruption and freight costs tighten fuel oil flows, Alkagesta says
Alkagesta’s October assessment links European inland supply constraints and reduced Asian arbitrage arrivals to tighter prompt fuel availability.
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